Publications

This bulletin critically evaluates the European Commission’s latest White Paper, which outlines five possible paths for further EU development. While Western European politicians seem to favor a multi-speed approach, the text’s authors argue that...chevron_right

This survey of 259 experts and members of the public answers the following questions. As more countries acquire drones, will their widespread availability lead to greater military adventurism and conflict? In other words, will countries be more willing to put...chevron_right

This brief looks at the repercussions of a Taiwanese delegation’s visit to India in February 2017, which led China to chastise the Modi government on its commitment to the One-China policy. Yes, India has supported the policy since 1949, but...chevron_right

Given Russia’s continued improvements to its offensive capabilities in the Black Sea region, this bulletin examines how NATO might strengthen its local deterrence posture in response. It concludes that the Alliance’s credibility will depend heavily on...chevron_right

How does working in active conflict zones affect humanitarian operations and their ability to provide aid? To answer this question, the authors of this text focus on four case studies and conclude that 1) humanitarian operations are indeed...chevron_right

This backgrounder examines the separation of powers between the US President and Congress, specifically in the case of foreign affairs. As part of its analysis, the text looks at 1) the underlying causes and political issues that trigger...chevron_right

The authors of this commentary wring their hands over Turkey’s proposed constitutional reform package, which will effectively substitute a checks and balances political system for one dominated by an executive branch. As a response, the EU should...chevron_right

This report analyzes the different approaches to Civilian Crisis Management (CCM), which plays a particularly important role in the 2016 EU Global Strategy on Foreign and Security Policy (EUGS). In particular, the text 1) defines CCM; 2) evaluates civilian CSDP...chevron_right

This brief provides a statistical portrait of recent EU defense spending and arms exports. The text’s graphs illustrate 1) how much the EU-28 spent on defense in 2016; 2) who were the biggest defense spenders around the globe...chevron_right

This bulletin ponders whether the ongoing war in the Donbas region of Ukraine could develop into yet another frozen conflict in the post-Soviet space. While current military operations don’t point to such a possibility, Russia’s military meddling in the area has...chevron_right

This commentary discusses the proposed changes to Malaysia’s Criminal Jurisdiction Act of 1965. The amendments, which aim to raise the penalties for certain crimes under Sharia law, have laid bare the racial and religious divisions that exist...chevron_right

The proceedings of this ACCORD workshop 1) commemorates the African Union’s decade-long implementation of its Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development Policy (PCRD), and 2) explored the possibility of updating the PCRD in six areas...chevron_right

This SSQ issue focuses on 1) the negative consequences of a nuclear weapons-free world; 2) the defense strategy(ies) the Trump administration might ultimately adopt; 3) the growing convergence of information (versus cyber) warfare; 4) the future fortunes of...chevron_right

This report argues that Western countries, including the US, need to design and implement a mutual strategy that will 1) preserve the legitimacy of the international democratic order; 2) constrain Russia’s ability to challenge...chevron_right

Well, how should the Trump administration engage with its neighbors to the south? According to this publication it should 1) energize its involvement with the region’s private sector; 2) collaborate with Latin American countries against organized crime; 3) promote...chevron_right